Epic: The Storyline of the Bible (Bible Savvy) - Softcover

Nicodem; James L.; Vischer; Ph

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0802406335 ISBN 13: 9780802406330

Publisher: Moody Publishers, 2013

Synopsis

Can the Bible be trusted? Do we even know how it was formed and how it got to us? What makes this book so special? Questions like these have nagged at the minds of many people over the years, including Christians. In Foundation, Pastor Jim Nicodem gives clear answers to these and other pressing questions about the trustworthiness of the Bible.

 

Foundation  makes the case that the Bible is God's book. God 'breathed' it out through human authors (inspiration), gathered its 66 books into one volume (canon), protected it from errors through centuries of copying (transmission), and faithfully reveals himself and his will for our lives in its pages (revelation). How can we be sure of these claims? Foundation provides plenty of evidence to back them up, giving us the confidence to build our lives on God's Word.  

 

 

This is a concise and readable summary of apologetic issues that surround the Bible. Foundation engages with some of the recent best-selling books by skeptics that have called into question the Bible's credibility-and soundly refutes them. The book concludes with a well-reasoned appeal to prioritize the reading and studying of Scripture in an age when other media vie for our attention.

 

Perfect for believers at any stage as well as questioners or skeptics, Foundation provides an accessible resource explaining why the Bible can be trusted and how we can more fully understand it.

About this title

About the Author

JIM NICODEM has been the senior pastor of Christ Community Church since its start in 1984. Beginning with a group of six families, the church has grown to over five thousand weekend attendees at four campuses. A significant focus on reaching spiritual explorers has resulted in scores of new believers being baptized each year.Born and raised in the Midwest, Jim received his BA in Biblical Studies from Wheaton College, and his MDiv and DMin from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. In keeping with Christ Community Church¿s mission to "make passionate disciples of Jesus Christ", Jim loves to mentor others in prayer and the study of God¿s Word. With that goal in mind, he has authored Prayer Coach: For All Who Want to Get Off the Bench and Onto the Praying Field (2008) and the four-book Bible Savvy series (2013).Jim and his wife, Sue, have been married for more than thirty years. They have three adult children, and are the proud grandparents of four grandchildren. Jim enjoys biking, hiking and kayaking for recreation. He loves to hang out in Chicago, where he can watch the Cubs play (no better park than Wrigley) or listen to the world-class Symphony Orchestra.

From the Back Cover

Does the Bible’s collection of 66 books actually have a single storyline? Yes! The theme of that storyline is redemption, and Epic traces it from Genesis through Revelation. This book provides a big picture view of the Bible to help everyone—from first-time readers to Bible study participants—understand how its individual pieces fit together.

Discover in the opening chapters of the Bible why redemption became humanity’s desperate need. Pastor Jim Nicodem helps you learn how God set this rescue effort into motion through promises He made to Abraham. Follow the unfolding of these promises through Old Testament history. Note the role of the prophets from Isaiah to Malachi in the overall drama. Witness Jesus Christ bringing redemption to a climax.

Edition details

• Publisher: Moody Publishers
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0802406335
• ISBN 13: 9780802406330
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192